I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
